illuminate history

Curiosity: forget “Cherchez la femme” (Look for the woman.) “Cherchez l’histoire.” (Look for the story.)

supernumerary—with a twist

It’s been nearly six years since I had the pleasure of being a supernumerary in a Portland Opera production. Carmen was a remote possibility a couple of years ago—if we’d been home during … Continue reading

March 24, 2016 · Leave a comment

Rails in Wales and beyond

A year ago, we were preparing for a long rail journey ; now we’re just back from  one. Jacqueline Sale of Act 1 Tours led a Portland Opera group to Paris and London. Gary … Continue reading

June 29, 2013 · 2 Comments

Blogging and flogging

It’s been nearly a month since my last post; I’ve been busy flogging–both literally and figuratively. My friend Carole and I got to be supernumeraries (what extras are called in … Continue reading

May 21, 2013 · Leave a comment